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Colgate's Optic White fails to deeply whiten teeth, suit claims
By Melissa Busch
A Nevada woman has filed a class-action suit against Colgate-Palmolive, claiming that Colgate's Optic White toothpaste is based on "false hope" because it fails to naturally, deeply whiten teeth as advertised.
October 17, 2019
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Case report: Repair of osseous defect on an implant
By Daniel Haghighi, DDS
Dr. Daniel Haghighi reports on the case of a 70-year-old man who was experiencing pain around implant #5. He describes using a laser to maximize treatment efficacy and to manage the osseous tissue and soft-tissue defects.
October 17, 2019
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Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 16, 2019
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YouTube is better for watching dental injuries than fixing them
By Theresa Pablos
YouTube is probably not the best source of information for managing dental trauma, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed 120 online videos and found the platform is better for seeing people knock their teeth out than learning how to manage an avulsed tooth.
October 16, 2019
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NIDCR invites input on research initiatives
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is inviting input from research and clinical practice communities and industry regarding potential research initiative topics.
October 15, 2019
Biolase gets clearance for laser crown removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. and Canada for use of its Waterlase dental lasers for crown and veneer removal.
October 15, 2019
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DTC orthodontics takes hit with new Calif. law requiring x-rays
By Melissa Busch
California has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law that aims to better protect patients who undergo direct-to-consumer (DTC) orthodontic treatments, such as those offered by SmileDirectClub, by requiring x-rays and more before moving ahead with care.
October 14, 2019
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Glidewell adds components for Astra Tech implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Glidewell Dental announced that its restorative solutions and line of Inclusive prosthetic components are now available for Dentsply Sirona's Astra Tech Implant System EV.
October 13, 2019
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SmileDirectClub to open Texas manufacturing plant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub's manufacturing and distribution affiliate Access Dental Lab will open a dental lab manufacturing plant in Kyle, TX.
October 10, 2019
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VHF debuts new milling and grinding machine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental milling machine manufacturer VHF has launched its new Z4 milling and grinding machine.
October 10, 2019
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SmileDirectClub adds New Zealand locations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has opened three retail locations in New Zealand.
October 10, 2019
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Pain meds don't reduce sensitivity from teeth bleaching
By Melissa Busch
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs may not prevent tooth sensitivity caused by in-office dental bleaching, according to a new systematic review published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 9, 2019
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